Life After Baby: Postpartum Doulas, Lactation Support, and the Baby Mama Story
In part one of my conversation with Kaylan Sharp of Baby Mama, we explored what birth doulas do. Now we’re digging into what happens after the baby arrives: postpartum doulas, lactation support, and how Kaylan’s personal journey as a mom of four led her to create Baby Mama.
Interview with Kaylan Sharp of Baby Mama (Part 2):
Suzy: So, Kaylan, what exactly does a postpartum doula do?
Kaylan: Postpartum doulas focus on the transition into parenthood—or into parenting another child. We help with feeding, sleep, newborn behavior, and household tasks like washing bottles, tidying up, folding baby laundry, or prepping meals. We’re not heavy cleaners, but we’re an extra set of capable hands.
The biggest difference from newborn care specialists is that postpartum doulas care for the whole family—not just the baby. We check in on mom’s recovery, mental health, and overall well-being.
Suzy: Like having your mom come stay with you—but trained and focused on supporting you.
Kaylan: Exactly. Our culture is really good at checking on babies but not so much at checking on moms. That’s where postpartum doulas make such a difference.
Suzy: And you also provide lactation support?
Kaylan: Yes. While all doulas have baseline knowledge of feeding, lactation consultants (IBCLCs) like me go much deeper. I typically meet families within a few days after birth, weigh the baby, assess milk transfer, and help set up a feeding plan. We also do prenatal lactation visits so families feel confident and prepared before baby even arrives.
Suzy: That would have been so helpful when I was a new mom. How did Baby Mama come to be?
“Our culture does a great job of checking on the baby, but who’s checking on mom? That’s where postpartum doulas make such a difference.”
Kaylan: My journey started after having my fourth baby during COVID. My twin sister and I trained as birth doulas to support each other in our own births. That experience planted the seed. By 2021, Baby Mama was born as a postpartum doula business, and it has grown into a team that offers birth and postpartum doula care, lactation, massage, meal prep, and sleep support.
Suzy: That’s incredible. Do you support all kinds of families?
Kaylan: 100%. Baby Mama is inclusive and judgment-free. We support single parents by choice, same-sex couples, adoptive families, surrogacy journeys—any family structure. Everyone deserves support.
Suzy: For someone considering hiring a doula, what should they look for?
Kaylan: Above all—connection. You want someone who aligns with your values and respects your goals, whether that’s a medicated hospital birth or a home birth. At Baby Mama, we encourage families to meet with multiple doulas before deciding, so they feel comfortable with the fit.
Conclusion
Thank you to Kaylan for sharing her story and passion for supporting families in Denver and beyond. If you’re expecting—or planning ahead—postpartum doulas and lactation consultants can make those early days so much more supported, peaceful, and joyful. And remember, “one of the best gifts you can give new parents isn’t more baby clothes—it’s the support of a doula.”
How to Connect with Baby Mama
If you’re considering doula support, Kaylan and the Baby Mama team would love to walk alongside you. Here’s how to get in touch:
🌐 Visit: babymamaco.com
📧 Email: info@babymamaco.com
📱 Text or call: 720-369-2440
Reach out early—especially if you’re interested in birth support—since spots are limited each month.